Tamarack, Minnesota facts for kids
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Tamarack, Minnesota
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Tamarack City Hall
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Location of the city of Tamarack
within Aitkin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Settled | c.1874 |
| Incorporated | July 26, 1921 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.07 km2) |
| • Land | 3.50 sq mi (9.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 17.71/sq mi (6.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55787
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-64156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396028 |
Tamarack is a small city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 57 people lived there. Tamarack is located along Minnesota State Highway 210. It is also near Aitkin County Roads 6 and 16.
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History of Tamarack City
Tamarack started as a settlement around 1874. It was first known as Sicottes. A post office opened there in 1898. The community officially became a city in 1921. Tamarack grew when the Northern Pacific Railway built train tracks nearby. These tracks connected Duluth to Brainerd.
Geography and Location
Tamarack is located in the state of Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 3.58 square miles (9.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People Living in Tamarack
The number of people living in Tamarack has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 94 people. By 2020, the population was 62.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 145 | — | |
| 1940 | 150 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 132 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 112 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 100 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 83 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 53 | −36.1% | |
| 2000 | 59 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 94 | 59.3% | |
| 2020 | 62 | −34.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 94 people living in Tamarack. These people lived in 40 different homes. Most people were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 27.5% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was about 36 years old.
Economy and Natural Resources
In 2020, valuable minerals were found near Tamarack. These minerals include nickel, copper, and cobalt. These discoveries could bring new jobs and activities to the area.
Protecting the Environment
When minerals are mined, it's important to protect the environment. Some people are concerned about how mining might affect local rivers. These rivers include the Kettle River and the Mississippi watershed. Protecting these natural areas is very important. Exploratory drilling, which helps find out more about the minerals, happened in 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Tamarack (Minnesota) para niños
